Friday, June 29, 2012

The Arts Catalyze Placemaking (ACP) Program was
created to provide funding for arts-based cultural institutions,
activities, programs and artists in ways that will advance Connecticut
cities, towns, and villages as meaningful communities in which to live,
work, learn and play. The ACP program will run as a pilot in FY2013.

We have prepared a chart to provide an overview of the Arts Catalyze Placemaking (ACP)
categories; range of grant awards; funding periods; eligibility,
matching and other grant requirements; submission information and review
process. Full guidelines will provide greater detail.

GRANT ROLL-OUT TIMELINECOA
is continuing to engage in an aggressive schedule with the goal to
provide funding to the field in the fall of 2012. The following items
will be rolled out over the next few weeks:

Full program guidelines*

Glossary of Arts Catalyze Placemaking terms

Staff geographical coverage

Schedule of Information Sessions and Webinars

Application and support documents

Evaluation criteria/Outcome measures

Summary Proposal (only applicable for those applying to the ACP-3 Implementation category)

Directory of Performing and Teaching Artists

Each item will be posted on the website as soon as the information becomes available. Please check the website for updates.

* A minimum of 8
weeks will be given for application preparation from the time the full
guidelines are posted to the date of the application deadline. The
projected application deadline is currently scheduled for mid
September. The funding period will begin in the fall of 2012.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Jessica posted from Artist's Path, "Our next artists' reception is July 5th from
6-8pm. The wall will be filled with color. Jessica Dey, from Torrington
and Claudia Wood Rahm, from Warren, will exhibit their paintings, titled
COLOR 2 WAYS, featuring an exciting combination of abstract and whimsy
color."

The
Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) wants to learn more about what
Connecticut artists in the performing, literary and media arts need to
help them succeed as creative professionals. A short (about 5 minute)
survey will help ultimately to develop relevant business training for artists out of the State's office and coming from our regional office.

This survey invitation is sent to artists and to organizations throughout Connecticut that work with artists. Information collected from these surveys will make a substantive difference in helping us address artists' needs.

Friday, June 22, 2012

The WCSU department of theatre arts will perform "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" based on the Emmy Award-winning, 1970s animated series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through song. The performances will be at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, at Ives Concert Park on the university's Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. Featured will be the show's classic songs such as "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly," "I'm Just a Bill" and "Conjunction Junction." Tickets will be $15 for adults, and $10 for children 16 and under, plus fees. A family four-pack will be $40 plus fees. For tickets, go to www.wcsu.edu/tickets or call (203) 837-TIXX.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Ival writes, "I will be in the PUAB - group show. It will
open June 30th from 5 - 7 PM - and I believe there are a few other
MFA'ers on display too. PUAB (Pop Up Art Bethel) is located 262 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel,
Ct. - across from the Bethel Cinema."

The
Arts Network of Danbury (AND), a think tank of Danbury area artists, arts and
culture businesses and institutions, invites the public to the closing
reception of their group show at David Boyajian Studio in New Fairfield
Connecticut on Friday, June 22 from 6 to 8pm.
Refreshments will be served and gallery-goers will have a chance to meet
the artists on display.

The
group show opened on June 9 as a part of Greater Danbury Open House Day, the
inaugural community-wide event coordinated by AND. Greater Danbury Open House Day was created as
a part of the eighth annual Open House Day and featured 11 venues in Danbury,
Bethel, and New Fairfield, each offering free or reduced admission,
demonstrations, live music and more. At
the David Boyajian Studio, visitors were able to enjoy the gallery and watch
live bronze casting demos by owner and sculptor, David Boyajian.

"This exhibit highlights many of the artists who
spearheaded the formation of Arts Network of Danbury," said Catherine
Vanaria, AND member, photographer, and co-owner of CT Photograhics in
Danbury. "The diversity of work
expresses the depth of art presently being made in this area, much of which has
had limited exposure."

Jessica writes, "Finished
my latest series, "Through the Eyes", I will be taking pictures of the
whole series and putting it on my blog. I have already sold one of the
paintings from the series, but the rest of the series will be up for the
whole month of July in a little gallery in Litchfield, I will give more
details as I get them."

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

First Street Gallery is pleased to present the 2012 National Juried
Exhibition, juried by Dore Ashton, renowned art critic and author. The
exhibition includes paintings, drawings, mixed media and sculpture by 31
artists from all parts of the country, working in diverse styles, including work by Christina and Isabelle. June 21 through July 14 with a Reception: Saturday, June 23, 3 - 5 p.

Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust, in conjunction with
Blue Horse Arts Studio, located in Watertown, Connecticut exhibiting works of art inspired by nature and/or
critical environmental issues. This “Art of the Earth” series of
events will encompasses seasonal group exhibitions starting this
spring with an initial call for art and multimedia creations for a
“Plight of the Pollinators” exhibition. This exhibition will be open
to the local and online community in an effort to raise awareness of
the vital importance of the role of pollinators in maintaining the
health of our food and eco-systems. Partial proceeds from the sale
of work from the exhibition and entry fees will be donated to
Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust’s environmental educational
programming.

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Directions
Located in the heart of the Chelsea Fine Art District. If you are in
New York, the gallery is easily accessible from the C and E trains.
Simply get off at the 23rd street stop, exit at the 25th street exit,
and walk 2 1/2 blocks west towards 11th Ave.

Western Connecticut State University

2012 MFA Exhibition

June 19, 2012 - July 07, 2012
EMERGING ARTISTS

Reception: Thurs. June 21, 5-8 pm

Amy
Almeida, from Fairfield, CT, creates large-scale, powerful paintings
that often include light bulbs and chandeliers as subjects. “I use
specific objects, reflections, light and shadows symbolically by
painting them inside a particular reality that carries the expression of
each piece independently.”

Renee
Bascetta, of Waterbury, CT, creates small-scale works, often
watercolors. She explains, “As an illustrator, I love to tell stories
with images. My hope is to bring out the child inside the viewer. My
current works are regarding traditional American holidays.”

Christina
Ciacci, from Milford, CT, is a painter of compelling works. “I am
particularly interested in shape and color functioning as weight and
air. Finding the shapes through observed forms and the use of my own
intuitive sense of color, I seek to portray experiences or situations in
my life.”

Christopher
Donnelly lives in Guildford, CT. An inventive illustrator, he writes
of his work, “I see the world as an imaginable place where characters of
all types live to overcome difficulties. As a character designer, it
is my task to lend plausibility to the look and feel of a ‘toon, in
order for it to be believable.”

Tiffany
Johnson is from White Plains, NY, and paints in a strong range from
figurative to abstract forms. Some are bold portraits; others are
textural abstractions. “The self portrait compositions”, she writes,
“represent my use of color relationships and built up surfaces.”

Megan
Marden is from New Preston, CT. She works with intriguing set-ups,
some that include dinosaur toys. “I paint from direct observation.
While areas of my paintings are abstracted, they do not stray from
reality arbitrarily. I find myself drawn to surface and three
dimensional qualities in a work of art.”

Eunsoo
Park, of Trumbull, CT, is originally from South Korea. Her intensely
colored and patterned paintings are based in nature. “Beauty is found
almost anywhere in this world. By working with a larger scale, I will
both create an expansive image that draws the viewer in, and accentuate
the beauty of my subject.”

Angeli
Robinson, of New Rochelle, NY, describes her lyrical, abstract
paintings as “full of fresh colors and bold, expressive brushwork.
These elements come together in dynamic compositions that are full of
life and energy.”

Linda
Ann Rynkowski, of Darien, CT, is a landscape painter. “When engaged in
painting from observation, I seek to evoke the sense of atmospheric
phenomenon found in nature, creating a dialogue in which the subject
transcends the canvas, evoking a sense of deep, intimate space, the
perception of color as light.”

Jennifer
Wyzykowski lives in Harwinton, CT. Her illustrations are engaging.
She writes, “My work has evolved into being inspired by children and
what they feel. Children need to know that what they think is
important. I am creating a book with their thoughts and feelings in
mind.”

Jerrial writes, "Closing weekend of teddy and Alice.... then off to Romeo and Juliet... then off to .... something big... I hope!"

Friday, June 15, 2012

Getting ready to go paint a 5' x 5' section of a wall in town as part of a community art project with some creative folks from The Phoenix Rising Center. It will kick off ArtZfest. Looking forward to it! I'll take some pictures!

Hats Off
to Baseball is a collaborative project with the Danbury Museum and
Historical Society and the Danbury Westerners that includes a variety of
programs and events sponsored by the Danbury Museum and Historical
Society.

The
Photography Exhibit is a three week exhibition and artfully produced by the
Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance; sponsored by the Danbury Westerners, the
Candlewood Camera Club and Regional YMCA ESCAPE to the Arts. The exhibit will
be on display at ESCAPE to the Arts on 293 Main Street, Danbury.

CATEGORIES

Creative
- In the spirit of the game of baseball this category is for photographic
entries that can be digital creations of all things baseball.

Spirit
of the Game - There is more to it than the action on the field. This
category is to capture more than just the game itself.

Baseball
- America's Pastime -Photojournalism tells a story in a photograph.
Entries in this category are for telling the story of the game of baseball
in action. Entries are photojournalism photographs of playing the game of
baseball.

Note: Entries in this
exhibit should focus on local little league, high school, college, Danbury
Westerners or even neighborhood sandlots.

EligibilityOpen to All Artists who lives or works anywhere in the Greater
Danbury area. Artists must be at least 18 years of age Fees Artists are
required to be a current HVCA member to submit entries. The membership
fee is $25.00 per artist, not per piece. Click here for Membership Information.Sales ESCAPE to the Arts will handle all sales. There is a 25% commission to ESCAPE to the Arts if work is sold.Specifications 2 dimensional works All
submissions must be of original design and must be for sale. Sale
price includes frame (if applicable). All work must be framed (if
applicable) or work cannot be accepted. Artwork must be ready for
installation with accompanying hardware. Any work considered unsafe is
not acceptable. No saw teeth for hanging. All works must be exactly as
they appear in the digital images. Unless specifically informed in
writing by the artist More complete details available on the above
application.

All works must be exactly as they appear in the digital images. Unless specifically informed in writing by the artist

Monday, June 11, 2012

Calling
all students! In an effort to encourage young talent, we are offering a
special 20% discount to students ages 21 and under. Sign up for a class
or workshop during the month of June and get 20% off your registration fee. Spread the word.

Click here to download a registration form. Fill out the form with the class you wish to attend, and mail it along with your check made out to Picard Studio.

Join us for a first day of summer celebration. Weather permitting...we'll gather in the gardens of The Danbury Museum & Historical Society this time. So, bring your camera, sketchbook, watercolors/canvas/easel and journal. Draw inspiration from your surroundings and get your creative juices flowing. We'll also have another fun writing exercise for those who'd like to join in.

The WCSU Alumni Association would like to invite all WCSU faculty and staff to Alumni Family Day at Lake Compounce taking place this summer on Saturday, August 4. You do not have to be a WCSU alum to attend. There are a limited amount of tickets being ordered, so if you are interested in attending, please RSVP as soon as possible.
To reserve your family’s day of fun, complete the Lake Compounce RSVP Form and send it along with your payment to the WCSU Alumni Office, Attn: Lake Compounce, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810.

Cost is $35 per person (children 3 & under are admitted and eat for free). Price includes:
· Admission
· Parking
· All-you-can-eat lunch buffet in the lakeside catering pavilion from 12 to 2:30 p.m.
· Unlimited free soda all day throughout the park
· Unlimited use of rides, shows and attractions (except the Skycoaster)
· Unlimited access to Splash Harbor, Connecticut's biggest water park
· Return Visit Ticket good for a second visit to the park

The Gallery at Art & Frame offering Live Framing Demo and will still be taking in work and helping customers during the Open House, the Art &
Frame workshop will stop production for one day so that
John O'Sullivan can show you the art of framing. Step into the backroom
where you will learn tips for do-it-yourself framing and watch the
expert at work, 60 Newtown Road.

The Gallery at Still River Editions at 128 East Liberty Street in Danbury will be open 10am - 5 pm. A very special event we are having is a photo shoot with Catherine Vanaria
(co-owner of SRE/Connecticut Photographics). She'll be using her
vintage 8"x10" film camera to take black and white fine art portraits
for her "Faces of Danbury" series. (Participate on a first-come,
first-serve basis--you will be sent an 8"x10" print after the event.)

Opening reception June 8, 5-8 p.m. On view June 4-15.

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Rossi Studios is
accepting resumes and references for interns and apprentices to work
directly with the Karen Rossi design studio, located in Connecticut.
Internships are considered paid PT/FT positions to assist
with commercial, community, and goal oriented projects. We are seeking
to increase our network circle of like-minded people for short-term
goals and possible permanent placement and freelance opportunities. The
schedule is flexible and hourly pay is commensurate
on job experience and availability. Candidates should be able to work
independently as well as with other team employees.

Sorry, no phone calls. Please submit a cover letter that describes why this opportunity would be meaningful to your career, resume, and references to
info@karenrossi.com Students who are applying for an internship for
credit must submit the appropriate school forms to be reviewed and
signed by Rossi Studios. Submitted applications will be reviewed three
times per year, or on " as needed" basis.

Eileen invites you to an Opening Reception for the 3rd Biennial Footprint
International Exhibition at Center For Contemporary Printmaking on
Sunday June 10th from 2:00-5:00p.m.
CCP is located at Mathews Park, 299 West Avenue in Norwalk CT and the show runs from June 10 - September 2, 2012.

She writes, "My woodblock print "Dragon Revisited Again" received Honorable Mention from the Juror: Donald Sultan. What began as a print that was constructed into a kite by a master
kitebuilder for two exhibitions in Japan last summer has transitioned
into this new print, with two additional re-carvings of the block."

She adds, "The kite "Drachen Dragon" is being exhibited at three venues in Utah this summer"

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Aline writes in her newsletter, "After a small hiatus from my art for a bit I am back in front of my favorite canvases, yogamats!
Recent mat is for producer, EFT expert and motivational speaker
Jessica Ortner's personal mat she commissioned from me.

For the month of June I will be offering my custom hand painted yoga
mat at a discounted rate. They are normally $400 each custom painted,
and $200 for a prepainted mat.
Until June 30th, I will be offering my custom painted mats for $225 each
and if you need it shipped I will ship it for free within the
continental U.S. If you would like to purchase two mats, one for you and one for a friend I'm offering a deal of two for $300.
The mats include a certificate of authenticity, a hand written letter
detailing the creative process and symbology and instructions on how to
care for them.

I've been blessed to have painted 600 yogamats over the last eight years
and meet so many phenomenal people. I would love to continue to bring
through more new images and inspirations with your ideas!"

Jessica writes, "I
will be showing work from my latest series "Through the Eyes" for the
whole month of July. There will be a reception in July 5th (the first
Thursday), I will give more details as I get them."

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Linda writes, "This
past week I participated with two fellow artists in a plein air paint
out held in the quaint seacoast village of Rowayton, CT. On Saturday my
8" x 10" painting of a float at the Rowayton Yacht Club won a 2nd place
ribbon and cash prize. The event was held at the Rowayton Art
Association and I have participated in this competition since it's
inception, in 2009."

I just wanted to give you a heads up that I will be showing some of my art at a few establishments around town for the month of June. This is mainly for the CT Open House day this coming Saturday (6/9). But the art will be up for the whole month. more info at this link: http://www.ctvisit.com/dontmiss/details/211

Ginger writes, "This is the Plight of The Pollinator Art Show
held at Blue Horse Arts in Watertown, CT. It was designed as a fund
raiser for Flanders Nature Center. Two of my pieces were juried into the
show. We had yummy food, great music and wonderful guests who showed
terrific interest in this project. Yeah Team!"

She adds, "The attendance at this show was incredible. At
one point I had to push my way toward my paintings and hold tightly to
my shrimp appetizers." :)

Phyllis writes, "I
will be teaching another painting on silk workshop at the Memphis
Botanic Garden on June 17th. All supplies are included, so come try
something new. Call the Laurie at Memphis Botanic Garden if you are
interested."

The Gallery at the
Kent Art Association, in Kent, CT, is seeking entries for the 2012 Member Show
II scheduled June 10 through July 15 at the Kent Art Association
Gallery. The receiving date is
Saturday, June 9 from 11 am - 2 pm at the KAA Gallery, Route 7, 21 South
Main Street (just south of the traffic light), Kent, Connecticut. Oils,
watercolors, pastels, graphics, acrylics, small sculpture, artistic collage,
mixed media, and nonobjective (abstract) are acceptable in the Member Show.
Please bring a recent copy of your bio for visitor reference. An entry fee of
$20 will be charged and artists may become members at receiving. All works must
be original, for sale and not previously shown at the KAA Gallery.

Judges for this exhibition
include Mireille Duchesne and Jay Pinchbeck. Edward Martinez and his wife, Deborah Chabrian will critique member's
work Saturday, June 9 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Davis IGA will be
providing the refreshments at the awards reception Saturday, June 16 from 2-4
pm. The exhibit will be open for viewing from June 10 to July 15.
Gallery hours are 1-5 pm. More information at www.kentart.org or call 860.927.3989.
The
Gallery Will Be Open on Monday, July 4th.

Society of Creative Arts in Newtown is holding a spring juried show at Cyrenius Booth Library. Receiving is June 7 from 3 - 6 pm with the awards reception on Sunday, June 10 from 2 - 4 pm. The exhibit is hung from June 9 - 16.

SCAN also posted their member's show for July at the Newtown Municipal Center from July 2 - 31. Receiving is June 27 from 4 - 6 pm in meeting room 1, 3 Primrose Street in Newtown. Viewing hours for this show are Monday through Friday from 8 am until 4 pm.

Please join us for a day of art! Wine & refreshments will be provided.
Don't forget to check out the other locations that are participating in Greater Danbury Open House Day!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
15 Great Pature Road, Unit 15, Danbury, CT 06810, 203.797.0230 / http://www.jimfelice.com/

Katie Bassett '08, MFA '14; Antonio Carvahlo '11, MFA '13 and Tiffany Johson MFA '12 will be participating in the Greater Danbury Open House Day at David Boyajian Studio: Sculpture Barn in New Fairfield.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

For over 30 years serving thousands of at-risk youth and families in
Greater Bridgeport, GBAPP is excited to announce the 6th Annual City
Kidz Got Skillz event taking place this November 9th, 2012 in Downtown
Bridgeport. GBAPP’s overall goal with this event is to inspire kids to
work to succeed. By providing a stage to perform and having a chance to
win cash awards, City Kidz Got Skillz can be a positive catalyst to help
keep kidz on track to both academic and artistic achievement. We want
as many kidz as possible to have an opportunity to participate in this
event as artists, performers, or audience members.

We’re
looking for some motivated people out there – adults and teens – that
would like to be a part of making this special event even more special
for the youth involved. Between beforehand publicity and day-of
logistics, there is something for anyone and everyone, no matter how
much time you have. Come be a part of something great! Contact Veronica
Swain to volunteer: vswain@gbapp.org. For more information, see http://gbapp.wordpress.com/city-kidz-got-skillz/.

Gulgun writes, "I am delighted to be participating in Peekskill Open Studios this year!

Please Come & Visit! I will be showing at the Westchester Gallery. My work has been chosen for the; "POINTS OF VIEW" exhibition."

THE
POINT OF VIEW” runs through Jun 2 - July 27 (ARTIST'S RECEPTION:
Thursday, June 7 , 5-7 pm,) in the Westchester Gallery at Westchester
Community College’s Center for the Digital Arts, Peekskill Extension, 27
North Division Street, Peekskill. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.

Friday, June 1, 2012

Abelard & Heloise: A Correspondence for the Stage in Two Acts By Ronald Duncan, Directed by Stefanie Woerdeman

AUDITION TIMES: 7-9pm. PRODUCTION DATES: July 13, 14, 20 & 21 or July 20, 21, 27, & 28. Weekend Performances Only
OVERVIEW: *Think a Medieval version of "Love Letters"*
Abelard and Heloise are a celebrated 12th century couple, known for their love affair... and for the tragedy that separated them.They are two well-educated people, brought together by their passion, then separated by the act of her uncle's vengeance. The story is tragic, but what's more interesting is what happened after the agony was over. They do not kill themselves, or marry anyone else (unless you count the fact that both married the church). Instead, they continue to live, write and love separately in religious seclusion. Based on the seven letters which form the correspondence between Heloise and Abelard, this play explores how their love is reignited through their letters in the presence of the Church, the monasteries and convents of twelfth century France.